2012 Season: Appeared in nine games and had 11 tackles during the season...had three tackles at New Mexico State for his season high...also had a pass breakup at NMSU...was credited with two stops against Cal Poly and UC Davis.

2011 Season: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

High School: A 2011 graduate of Mira Mesa HS in San Diego…named first team all-Eastern League as a cornerback in 2010…recorded 77 tackles, including 55 unassisted…also had three interceptions and seven pass breakups…helped lead the team to a pair of Eastern League titles…was a member of the track team which won the league title in the 4x400 relay.

Personal: Plans to major in communication studies…parents are Caesar and LaDon Payne.